65 83 580 Removing and installing/replacing DVD drive for Car Communication Computer

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .
Risk of damage!
Place Car Communication Computer on special tool 12 7 192 (antistatic mat) and connect to earth/ground.

Necessary preliminary work

Remove FRONT TRIM PANEL FOR CAR COMMUNICATION COMPUTER

If necessary, cut through warranty seal.

Raise lid (1) with special tool 64 1 020 HOOK all round and remove from Car Communication Computer (2).

Fig 1: Raising Lid Using Special Tool (64 1 020)

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Release screws (1).

Feed out bridge (2).

Installation note:

Use special tool 00 9 450 TORQUE WRENCH to tighten down screws.

Tightening torque 65 11 3AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Bridge With Screws

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Cut through labels at marked points (1).

Release screws (2) and remove cover (3).

Installation note:

Use special tool 00 9 450 TORQUE WRENCH to tighten down screws.

Tightening torque 65 11 3AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Cover, Screws And Labels

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Release screws (1) with magnetic screwdriver.

Installation note:

Tab (2) of DVD drive must be above tab (3) of Car Communication Computer.

Fig 4: Identifying DVD Drive Tab And Car Communication Computer Tab With Screws

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Turn Car Communication Computer through 180° and carefully feed out DVD drive.

Carefully disconnect plug connections (1, 2).

Remove DVD drive (3).

Installation note:

Ensure correct cable routing.

Fig 5: Identifying DVD Drive With Plug Connections

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NOTE: There are two versions of the plug connection (2):
Previous version (1): ribbon cable is connected horizontally
Current version (2): ribbon cable is connected vertically

Fig 6: Identifying Ribbon Cable Connection Horizontally And Vertically

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After installation